Exploring critical success factors for digital transformation in construction industry–based on TOE framework

IF 3.6 2区工程技术 Q1 ENGINEERING, CIVIL

Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management Pub Date : 2024-04-05 DOI:10.1108/ecam-08-2023-0782

Yi Zhong, Zhiqian Chen, Jinglei Ye, Na Zhang

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Abstract

Purpose

This study aims to investigate the critical success factors of digital transformation in the construction industry and identify whether the respondents' profiles influence their perceptions of critical success factors for digital transformation.

Design/methodology/approach

To achieve the objectives, a literature review was first conducted based on technology-organization-environment (TOE) framework. Then a questionnaire survey was carried out. A total of 86 people were surveyed in this study, mainly from the construction industry. At the level of data processing, SPSS was used for analysis. Among the main tests used were the Shapiro–Wilk test, reliability analysis, mean rank analysis, Kruskal–Wallis test and Mann–Whitney U test.

Findings

The study identified 15 critical success factors of digital transformation and found the three most important factors of digital transformation. Furthermore, respondents with different years of experience, enterprises with different sizes and different years made no difference in the perception of factors. Respondents' different occupations and types of enterprises created a bias in the perception of factors for digital transformation.

Research limitations/implications

Firstly, the small sample size of the questionnaire limits the reference value of data analysis for certain groups. In addition, this study focuses broadly on construction enterprises without specifically examining different types of enterprises, thus lacking depth in its findings.

Practical implications

This study establishes a connection between TOE theory and the construction industry through an extensive literature review, identifying relevant factors and providing a reference for future research.

Originality/value

The study's results would enrich the research on digital transformation in the construction industry and provide a reference for the digital transformation of construction enterprises.

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基于 TOE 框架探索建筑业数字化转型的关键成功因素

目的本研究旨在调查建筑行业数字化转型的关键成功因素，并确定受访者的情况是否会影响他们对数字化转型关键成功因素的看法。然后进行了问卷调查。本研究共调查了 86 人，主要来自建筑行业。在数据处理方面，使用了 SPSS 进行分析。研究结果本研究确定了数字化转型的 15 个关键成功因素，并找到了数字化转型最重要的三个因素。此外，不同工作年限的受访者、不同规模的企业和不同年份的受访者对因素的感知没有差异。研究局限性/启示首先，问卷样本量较小，限制了某些群体数据分析的参考价值。此外，本研究广泛关注建筑企业，没有具体考察不同类型的企业，因此研究结果缺乏深度。实践意义本研究通过广泛的文献综述，建立了 TOE 理论与建筑行业的联系，识别了相关因素，为未来研究提供了参考。原创性/价值本研究的成果将丰富建筑行业数字化转型的研究，为建筑企业的数字化转型提供参考。

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Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management Business, Management and Accounting-General Business,Management and Accounting

CiteScore

8.10

自引率

19.50%

发文量

226

期刊介绍： ECAM publishes original peer-reviewed research papers, case studies, technical notes, book reviews, features, discussions and other contemporary articles that advance research and practice in engineering, construction and architectural management. In particular, ECAM seeks to advance integrated design and construction practices, project lifecycle management, and sustainable construction. The journal’s scope covers all aspects of architectural design, design management, construction/project management, engineering management of major infrastructure projects, and the operation and management of constructed facilities. ECAM also addresses the technological, process, economic/business, environmental/sustainability, political, and social/human developments that influence the construction project delivery process. ECAM strives to establish strong theoretical and empirical debates in the above areas of engineering, architecture, and construction research. Papers should be heavily integrated with the existing and current body of knowledge within the field and develop explicit and novel contributions. Acknowledging the global character of the field, we welcome papers on regional studies but encourage authors to position the work within the broader international context by reviewing and comparing findings from their regional study with studies conducted in other regions or countries whenever possible.